Which of the Following Is NOT Correct Regarding Hormones That

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding hormones that govern eating behaviour?

• A)insulin: stimulates adipocyte leptin production
• B)leptin: suppresses appetite when levels are high
• C)ghrelin: released from stomach in response to food to further stimulate appetite
• D)cholecystokinin: released from the intestines during eating to signal satiety

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